Laurel Dickman

Bio

Laurel Dickman is an intersectional feminist writer living in the East Bay. Originally from St. Petersburg, Florida she spent her childhood split between North Carolina and Florida, eventually running away at 21 to be a boho princess in Neverland, also known as Portland, Oregon. Laurel writes about fat bodies, plus-size fashion, self-care, music, and beauty. Aside from writing, Laurel also occasionally models, works as a personal stylist, and styles body-positive photo shoots alongside creative partner Suma Jane Dark. She lives with her Maine Coon by the name of Dorian Gray and her fiancee David on the side of what feels like Mount Olympus and has found herself currently obsessed with tea, waffle cookies, her loudly ticking biological clock and planning a wedding on a shoestring budget.  Follow Laurel on Facebook.

Laurel Dickman Articles

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Fatshion Friday: 12 Plus-Size Fashionistas That Rule Spring Neutrals

Need a bit of inspiration for how to implement this trend into your wardrobe? You got it!

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Plus-size Halloween villain costume inspo.

12 Plus-Size Villains For Your Halloween Costume Inspo

Halloween is near which means that every day is yet another reason to dress up. Here are plus-size villains for your Halloween costume inspo.

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#SelfCareSunday: Solace In Solo Trips

One of the most liberating things a woman or femme can do is reclaim their independence by taking a solo trip. It may not sound like much, but it reinforces one’s confidence in their navigational abilities, being able to take care of their own needs without the help of anyone else, and the ability to entertain and be generally self-sufficient.

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New Zealand-based blogger Meagan Kerr (@thisismeagankerr) shows off her silly side with her adorable donut floaty.

These Fatkini Fashionistas Serve Swim Inspo For Size 24+

Instead of spending time looking at smaller bodies that the world suggests you should be aspiring toward, why not surround yourself with images of fat people with bodies like yours — who are living their best lives and seriously having fun in their swimsuits?

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Plus-size model @tessholliday

11 Plus-Size Instagrammers Take Up Space With These Amazing Prints

Speak volumes without even opening your mouth. Check out these 11 plus-size Instagrammers as they make a statement without saying a word.

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Image by Nitish Meena (Seattle) via Unsplash

Protest Is Patriotic! An Independence Day Celebration Of Good-Ol' American Resistance

Regardless of what the word around us may want you to believe, protest and resistance are two of the most patriotic things that a person can do. To desire better for yourself, your loved ones, your neighbors, and your country is a good thing

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image credit: Joni Edelman

#SelfCareSunday: DIY Spa Day

Self-care can look like internal exploration, meditation, and other more emotional journeys, but sometimes it helps to have a little help from exte

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Ashlee Marie Preston by Kyle Sarhage

  8 Must-Follow Plus-Size Queer Activists

We honor these eight plus-size queer activist Instagrammers who are changing the world around them. They also have incredible fashion sense!

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Instagram/ thaliaseyecandy

#FatshionFriday: Follow These 11 Plus-Size Makeup Artists For Inspiration

Ever find yourself dying to try a makeup look, but having a hard time envisioning it on yourself because most of the makeup IG’s and YouTube channels feature thin women whose features don’t resemble yours?

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Thamarr of Musings of A Curvy Lady (@musingsofacurvylady) || Image by Lily Larson Photography

11 Plus-Size Outfits Perfect For The Brunch Crew

Brunch has been boujee since your rich aunt was your age. Check out these 11 plus-size fashionistas as they show us how to do brunch.

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